Stealing Charge Fails
George Herbert Cody was charged with having stolen a bullock from Percy A. McTaggart, at Stockyard Creek, on February 11, 1927. He was further charged…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1930
3,806 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 55 of 191
Cook Remanded Alleged Indecent Assault
John Sparring 6[?] a cook, was charged before Mr. Gibson, S.M., at Newcastle Children's Court to-day, with having indecently assaulted a…
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At Taree Quarter Sessions to-day, before Judge Mocatta, Robert Donald Ormiston was acquitted on a charge of indecent assault on a female…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Old Man Killed Shocking Crime at Windsor Body in Bush Son Charged With Murder SYDNEY
The body of John Edward Charles, aged 79 was found in the bush at Glossodia, about 10 miles from Windsor, today. The old man's head was terribly battered, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Terrified Victims Armed Robber Sent to Gaol MELBOURNE
Terms of imprisonment totalling four years, were imposed on Edward H. Malone, 44, surgical dresser, of Footscray, at the Criminal Court to-day. Malone…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Grave Assault Story Jury Very Sceptical Accused Discharged Sydney
Alleging that she had been assaulted in the bedroom of her home in Liverpool street, City, on November 7, Mrs. Josephine Lyons, aged 17…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Failed to Agree Jury In Murder Trial NARRABRI
After having been locked up all night, the jury failed to agree in the case in which Paul Men[?]el was charged with the murder of James Smith,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Debts Court Verdict for Defendant
Mrs. Alma Ann Ash, of Stevenson Place. Newcastle, represented by Mr H. L. Wheeler, sued Clarence McDonald, of Lorn. West Maitland, represented by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mr. Cleary to Convene a Second Conference of Railway Unions Son in Court On Murder Charge Father's Death Body Found In Scrub SYDNEY
A sequel to the police investigation into the finding yesterday of the body of James Edward Charles, a wealthy 70-years-old…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Island Horror Police to Take Action BRISBANE
The Attorney-General (Mr. MacGroarty), after an meeting of Cabinet today, announced that the Government had decided to prosecute certain persons…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Court Tuesday, April 15. (Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, S.M.) One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. Scott-street Affray
One first offender was dealt with for drunkenness. SCOTT-STREET AFFRAY. "This is the after effects of a court case…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →An Easter Egg Hen's "Contempt of Court"
Quite unperturbed by the legal battle raging around it, a prize black orpington hen, produced ' as an exhibit in a. poultry stealing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Defrauded Widow Amazing Story in Court Sydney
A remarkable story was unfolded at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, when George Turnbull, aged 42, stood his trial on a charge of having defrauded Bessy…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Rothbury Cases High Court Reserves Judgment SYDNEY
The High Court today, reserved judgment in connection with the appeal by the Crown against the decision of the Supreme Court in setting aside the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Saw It Die Constable's little Dog Court Sequel
As he was standing on the corner of Mitchell and Ridge streets, Merewether, on March 2B, watching his dog cross the road. Constable Harris…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Body in Creek Trial of Meniel Opened Narrabri Murder Jury Locked Up for Night NARRABRI
Before Mr. Justice James and a jury to-day, Paul Meniel stood his trial on a charge of having murdered James Smith, in August last year…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"RUINED!" Song Writer's Appeal Court Drama "I Turn to God for Justice" SYDNEY
There was a dramatic scene in the Equity Court this morning, when a plaintiff, Miss Valeria Jain[?]on, flung up her hands, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Armoured Cars Rioting at Calcutta Police Open Fire Sequel to Salt Tax Arrests (Australian Press Association.) CALCUTTA, April 15
Savage rioting in several parts of Calcutta broke out this morning as the result of the "hartal," or day of protest in connection with the arrests of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →World Court "America Should Join" Mr. Hoover's View Need for Defence Force (Australian Press Association.) WASHINGTON, April 14
Addressing the Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, to-day, President Hoover said: "It is easy to preach on the national duty of helping peace. It…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Alleged Cattle Stealing
In the matter in which John King, 21, labourer, represented by Mr. H. L. Wheeler, was charged, by warrant, with having stolen at Sandgate, on or about March 21,…
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